In early 2016 Blanco White released 'The Wind Rose' via Yucatan Records, a self-produced debut EP. A second EP 'Colder Heavens' was later recorded in the Autumn, this time with producer Ian Grimble (Bear's Den, Matt Corby, Daughter). The third EP ‘Nocturne’ was then released in 2018.
His debut album ’On the Other Side’ is released June 5th 2020.
Outsider
Blanco White Lyrics
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Or who's right, on a sinking ship.
We'll still shatter in the cold,
It came alive, how it drew us in.
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
An outsider at the door.
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
We're confined to be apart,
To take sides in divided cells.
We collide when we depart,
Don't ask me what's the cost,
I don't know myself.
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
An outsider at the door.
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
This outsider at the door.
There's no secret safe,
that I keep from you,
They'll outlast you all.
I'm a coward Not a slave to you,
how can I, Be the silent one?
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
An outsider at the door.
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
This outsider at the door.
Blanco White's "Outsider" explores themes of isolation, identity, and vulnerability. The lyrics suggest that no matter where we go, we will always face hardship and that even when we try to maintain our identities, we are often seen as outsiders. The singer admits to hiding between the lines, which may signify that he is trying to fit in or to be accepted, but ultimately he feels like an outsider.
The song also speaks to the pain of separation and division. The line "We're confined to be apart, to take sides in divided cells" seems to reference the physical and emotional barriers that we set up between ourselves and others. The cost of these divisions is unknown, in part because we often refuse to acknowledge them. The character in the song does not know the cost himself, which may suggest that he is still grappling with these divisions in his own life.
The lyrics also address the complexity of relationships, acknowledging that there are secrets that we keep from one another. The singer seems to feel an inner conflict between his fear of speaking up and his desire to break free from the confines of his social role. Ultimately, the song suggests that these tensions will persist, but that we must learn to face them head-on if we hope to find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't matter where you go,
Wherever you may go, it won't make a difference
Or who's right, on a sinking ship.
Even if there's a disagreement while the situation worsens, there won't be any winners
We'll still shatter in the cold,
Despite the circumstances, we will collapse under the pressure
It came alive, how it drew us in.
The situation started to become vivid and it attracted us despite its negative effects
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
If all I do is conceal the truth, I will eventually be caught
An outsider at the door.
I feel like I don't belong and that I'm excluded from the group
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
I am liberated, different, and will always follow my own trail
This outsider at the door.
I am acutely conscious of being an outsider, of being left out
We're confined to be apart,
We are forced to stay apart
To take sides in divided cells.
We have to pick sides in opposing groups
We collide when we depart,
We crash into each other as we leave
Don't ask me what's the cost,
I cannot tell you the price
I don't know myself.
I don't know what the ramifications or outcomes will be
There's no secret safe,
There is no confidential or protected information
that I keep from you,
That I don't share with you
They'll outlast you all.
They will continue long after all of you are gone
I'm a coward Not a slave to you,
I am scared, but I am not bound to you
how can I, Be the silent one?
How can I remain quiet and avoid speaking out?
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
If I just insinuate instead of saying what I mean, I will be exposed
An outsider at the door.
Feeling like an outsider, like no one wants me inside
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
I am liberated and different, with a path that is exclusively mine
This outsider at the door.
I am acutely conscious of being on the outside looking in
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EthrilKynd
It don't matter where you go,
Or who's right, on a sinking ship.
We'll still shatter in the cold,
It came alive, how it drew us in.
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
An outsider at the door.
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
This outsider at the door.
We're confined to be apart,
To take sides in divided cells.
We collide when we depart,
Don't ask me what's the cost,
I don't know myself.
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
An outsider at the door.
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
This outsider at the door.
There's no secret safe,
that I keep from you,
They'll outlast you all.
I'm a coward Not a slave to you,
how can I, Be the silent one?
I'm found out if all I do is hide between the lines,
An outsider at the door.
I'm unbound, foreign on a path forever mine,
This outsider at the door.
@nicolec.6459
This singer makes me rethink all the choices of my life.
@jortepap
So amazing..
One of my absolute favourite songs
@mattsheehanmcqueen448
one of the best songs ever. period.
@frediefriday5431
I’m going thru rough times and just found this song, I’m unbound
@odimor382
Dark academy vibes? Yes
@blaisedx1960
Hauntingly beautiful! ❣x
@TheUlalume
This song is incredible
@jesuscosorodrigo5585
Su música es magia
@santiagoleo5090
Great song.
@VanessaDevantier
Eu tô apaixonada 🧡